Common Shareholders*

Common Shareholders*
The holders of common shares, the ultimate owners of the residual interest of a corporation.

Common shareholders select the directors to manage the corporation, are entitled to dividends out of the earnings of the corporation declared by the directors, and are entitled to a per share distribution of whatever assets remain upon dissolution of the corporation after satisfying creditors and holders of senior securities.

EditorCommon Shareholders*07.01.2015

Free consultation

If you would like to ask a question or have a consultation either over the telephone or in person, please simply register here and indicate when you would like to talk.